There came a time when this child actor decided to leave Bollywood and pursue a business career. He moved abroad settling in Wales where he now runs a…
Several actors in Bollywood started their careers as child artists. Some of these actors performed so brilliantly that even today people recognise them as the childhood versions of big stars. One such child artist was given the name ‘Little Amitabh’ by the public. You may not recognise him by his real name, but if you see him on screen, you will easily identify him. If you’re a fan of films, you must have watched Amitabh Bachchan’s movie Mukkadar Ka Sikandar. In this film, a skinny, poor boy enters the scene showing signs of worry on his face. In this particular scene, a thief snatches a woman’s purse, and this boy retrieves the purse from the thief and returns it to the woman. Later, she adopts him as her son, and this boy eventually grows up to become Amitabh Bachchan’s character.
Meet ‘Chota Amitabh Bachchan’, once the highest-paid child artist
What could be better than getting the chance to play the childhood role of Amitabh Bachchan in a film? This actor was none other than Mayur Raj Verma. After his debut film, Mayur Raj Verma became a favorite among audiences and quickly became a star. He began his acting career with the superhit film Mukkadar Ka Sikandar, where his performance was highly appreciated.
The most famous child artist
After getting one film after another, Mayur was soon recognised as one of the most famous child artists in Bollywood. He played the childhood roles of Amitabh Bachchan in several of his films. His popularity was such that he became the highest-paid child artist of his time. In the superhit film Laawaris, he also portrayed Amitabh Bachchan’s childhood role.
Mayur’s popularity grew because of…
Another major milestone in Mayur’s career came when he was cast as Abhimanyu in the iconic show Mahabharat. His performance as Abhimanyu was widely appreciated, and his intense portrayal, especially during the scene where Abhimanyu breaks through the Chakravyuh, left audiences in awe. However, despite being part of such a significant show and playing such a big role, Mayur did not land any major projects after that.
Where is Mayur Raj now?
There came a time in Mayur’s life when he decided to leave Bollywood and pursue a business career. He moved abroad settling in Wales where he now runs an Indian restaurant with his wife. Mayur’s wife, Nuri, is a well-known chef in the region. Together, they have two children.
Even though Mayur left acting, he continues to stay connected with Bollywood by offering acting classes and conducting workshops in Wales. His passion for the craft remains strong, and he is still involved in teaching acting to aspiring performers. Today, Mayur Raj Verma leads a successful business life abroad, but his legacy as the “Little Amitabh” and his contributions to the entertainment industry remain etched in the memories of many fans.
